Joey WongIstanbul is the perfect city for strolling around with a camera. At every turn, you'll find Instagram-worthy details like Islamic tiles, psychedelic murals, and more than a few adorable cats. I'm fascinated by the golden era of Constantinople.

I joined a Walks of Turkey tour of Sultanahmet, and felt like I had travelled back in time. My guide showed me ancient wonders including the underground Cisterns and Grand Bazaar. We climbed to little-known viewpoints, and shot dramatic images of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

Istanbul is also home to a colorful, urban culture. I wandered the backstreets of Beyoglu, and found street art in Karakoy. My friends and I particularly loved the artsy neighborhood of Cukurcuma, and drinking molecular cocktails while taking in a 360 degree view of the Bosphorus.

I walked around the Karaköy and Beyoğlu districts, where you'll see ancient history co-existing with young culture. Istanbul is one of those fascinating destinations where ancient history and youth cultures co-exist. In a single street, you can walk past the 14th-century Galata Tower, and come across a spread of graffiti.

I had an elegant meal at 1924 Rejans, a restaurant that re-creates the decadent day of Russian emigres in Turkey. We started with warm blinis and house-infused lemon vodka, followed by chicken Kiev with molecular cocktails.

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